Pan-Seared Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Asparagus

Name: Pan-Seared Lemon-Garlic Chicken Thighs with Asparagus
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs; 2 tbsp olive oil; 4, minced garlic cloves; 1, zested and juiced lemon; 1 bunch (12 oz), trimmed asparagus; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken thighs with a bright lemon-garlic sauce, paired with crisp-tender asparagus spears.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 10 minutes. Cook: 20 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 lb, skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
4, minced garlic cloves
1, zested and juiced lemon
1 bunch (12 oz), trimmed asparagus
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 8-10 minutes until golden, then flip and cook 5 minutes more.
Step 3: Remove chicken and set aside. Add asparagus to skillet with 1 tbsp olive oil, cooking 5-7 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet. Add minced garlic, lemon zest, and juice, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant. Cook 2 more minutes until sauce reduces slightly.